URBAN FORESTRY SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

Job Function :

To perform services, activities and projects so as to maintain, restore and build the City Urban Forest to a high level of function, safety and public satisfaction. This position is a beginning Part Time position with the Urban Forestry Division under the Public Works & Water Utilities Department.

Essential Duties :

• Perform all services, activities and projects through the Urban Forester, which will include the maintenance / operation of specific and assigned equipment used in the care of the Urban Forest.
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Follow Safety Policies and Procedures aligned with the ANSI Z133 for PPE and ANSI 300 for Tree Pruning.
• Inspect assigned street treed sidewalks for trees not meeting the standard over a sidewalk and properly prune them for safety height clearance.
• Install new trees assigned to the Urban Forestry Program for installation, following the IFAS requirement guidelines on properly planting new trees.
• Set up and support the watering, upkeep and general maintenance including “water bags”, tree ring care and pruning for structure.
• Inspect work sites before, during and after completion to assure work is completed in a highly satisfactory and thorough manner. Ensure all tools, equipment and vehicles are properly stored away.
• Assist with the maintenance of time, material and equipment use records.
• Be responsible for special projects.
• Attend and participate in professional group meeting; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of municipal tree care and management of the Urban Forest.
• Respond to and report difficult and sensitive citizen inquires and complaints. Report all incidents to the Urban Forester or immediate supervisor.
• Work as a valuable and dependable team player to assist and improve services, activities and projects in the Urban Forestry Program.
• Driving of City Vehicles (A valid Florida Driver’s License is required)
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Required Qualifications :

Essential Physical Skills :

Environmental Conditions :

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Note : Job Descriptions are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties

performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

The City of Mount Dora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Mount Dora will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Mount Dora is a drug-free, smoke-free, EOE.